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UAE-Built Cleaning Boats Run Autonomously

Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company’s quest to bring crewless ships to sea is charging ahead after its autonomous conversion kit, the MAP Pro device, was integrated to cleaning vessels for an environmental initiative undertaken by the UAE government. The seven-meter catamarans feature interchangeable deck configurations permitting

US scientists able to alter genes of human embryos, correct genetic mutation

American scientists have succeeded in altering the genes of a human embryo to correct a disease-causing mutation, making it possible to prevent the defect from being passed on to future generations. A report published by Reuters said that the milestone, information on which was released this week in the journal 'Nature', was

Dubai moving rapidly to adopt Blockchain Technology by 2020

A seminar on the use of Blockchain has confirmed that Dubai is moving rapidly to achieve its goal of becoming the first government in the world to adopt the technology by 2020. During the seminar, organised by the Chief Information Officers Majlis, Dan Frankel, Blockchain Technology Consultant at ConsenSys, said that private sector

Expo 2020 Dubai teams up with Accenture

Expo 2020 Dubai is teaming up with leading global professional services company Accenture to create a powerful and engaging digital experience for millions of visitors from around the world, from information security and customer relations to virtual assistance and geolocation services. As the newly appointed Digital Services Premier

Yas Island installs 16 new Tesla chargers across key attractions

Yas Island is championing the uptake of electronic car technology with the installation of 16 new Tesla chargers at Yas Mall and Yas Island theme parks. Alongside Yas Mall’s four other chargers by BMW and Mercedes, and two electric vehicle-charging stations available at other key locations, Yas Island is now fully equipped with a